2007 BMW 116 vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 116 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 279 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Lotus Elise (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 116 | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |